pier-head jump
pierhead jump If some member of the crew did not turn up. it was not difficult to find a man to taje his place. The individual volunteer generally went as he stood. It was called a "pier-head jump". He took chances on being able to get some additional clothing on board the ship. PRINTED IT...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1977
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/65603 |
| Summary: | pierhead jump If some member of the crew did not turn up. it was not difficult to find a man to taje his place. The individual volunteer generally went as he stood. It was called a "pier-head jump". He took chances on being able to get some additional clothing on board the ship. PRINTED ITEM G.M.Story MAR 1977 JH MAR 1977 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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